Underarm blues

[Scarlett]

My underarm was really itchy and I scratched it in my sleep. A lot. It is now really red and nasty. I have had this twice in a week, and I am wondering if there is actually a cause for it. I put savlon on it in case of infection, and it does hurt and feels a bit sticky (sorry).
Does it ring any bells? will go to Docs if it doesn't improve on its own, but just wondered.
Thanks!

[Goodsoulette]

I get this and find its down to my deodorant blocking the pores too well. I exfoliate my armpits really well now and dont get it anymore. There was no need to change my antiperspirant

[bobtheturkey]

i dont think it is meant to ring bells is it?

[netibiza]

I put up with this for several years and I couldn't understand what was happening, I switched deodorants many times with the same effect. Finally in a chemist they gave me SeboMed deodorant , and I haven't itched in 3 months, can even shave again. It's brill.

[Nummy]

i know it sounds horrible, but it may be a fungal infection.

i had one years ago, and it was as itchy as he11, drove me nuts. once i'd discovered what it was...got some cream from the doc, no bother since.

[Surreygirl30]

try some Canesten Hydrocortisone you can get it in any pharmacy or boots - its a bit pricey but see if that helps :-)

[spanner7853]

if you use spray on deodrant try using dove stick not roll on as it will sting. It cleared it up for me and have never gone back to a spray on.